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Rondelay Drive Castle Hill 2154
Tel: 9634 3774
www.excelsiorpublicschool.com E-mail: [email protected]
Newsletter – Week 8 Term 1 (19th March 2020)
Important Dates
Term 1 Date Event
20.3.20 National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence -Cancelled
23.3.20 Multicultural Day- Cancelled
24.3.20 Parent information session on Learning Environments 6pm - Cancelled
24.3.20 P&C Meeting - Cancelled
26.3.20 K-2 assembly – Silver awards to be presented -Cancelled
28.3.20 Welcome Party -Cancelled
31.3.20 Stage 1 Excursion to the Aquarium -Cancelled
April
1.4.20 SRC Coin Drive -TBC - Cancelled
8.4.20 ANZAC Ceremony -Cancelled
9.4.20 Easter Celebrations -Cancelled
9.4.20 Last Day of Term 1
27.4.20 Staff Development Day
28.4.20 Students return for Term 2
28.3.20 OC applications open
May
6.4.20 Maths Olympiad
12.4.20 NAPLAN
13.4.20 NAPLAN
14.4.20 NAPLAN
15.4.20 OC applications close
Other Key Dates Year 6 Canberra Excursion - 1.7.20- 3.7.20 Year 5 Camp - 2.11.20-4.11.20 Year 6 Farewell - 8.12.20
From the Principal Dear Parents This week we have made the decision to cancel many of our planned whole school events in an effort to protect our school community from COVID-19. As a government school we are following the advice and direction of the NSW Department of Education, who are working closely with NSW Health. At this stage the decision has been that school are to remain open. Should this change, we have been preparing how learning would continue through a “Learning from Home” plan. This will be communicated to parents should the need arise. I know that some students are absent from school due to illness, I thank parents for keeping their sick children away from school – especially at this time. I also know that some families have chosen to self-isolate by choice. Please know that at present there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 within our school community. There are very strict reporting procedures for this. If a case is confirmed, this will be quickly reported to parents. At this stage, while schools are still open, I must look after the welfare of the teachers. Their focus at the moment is on day to day teaching. There is no expectation they should plan for their teaching day as well as planning for students not at school. I do obviously understand that parents of students at home want them to continue learning. It is for this reason we have put together a guide for parents to enable them to support their child’s learning while they are not at school. This will be sent out today via the Skoolbag APP. Could I also remind all families of the need to look after the mental well being of themselves and their family members. Look out for signs of stress in family members and take steps to reduce stress and anxiety. Simple steps like turning off the news and spending time as a family playing a game or
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listening to music may make a huge difference. Remember to talk to your children about what is happening and reassure them that they are safe and loved. There are many relaxation APPs, Smiling Mind is a free APP that has kid friendly relaxation exercises. As a community we are all in this together, let’s remember to be kind to each other and look out for the more vulnerable members of our community. Kind Regards, Mrs Sandra McKay Principal
Important Information Term Accounts Term accounts for Term 2 were due to be sent home on Monday 23rd March. At this stage we will be delaying this until we are in a better position to ascertain what events will be able to run in Term 2. Once they are sent, you will notice there is no “Technology Levy”. I would like to thank parents for supporting the school’s aim to increase technology opportunities for students by contributing to this levy. We have now reached a stage where the technology needs of the school can be supported by school funding. Cancelled Events As you are aware, due to COVID-19, we have cancelled many school events. Where possible we will reschedule these once restrictions are lifted.
Recent Events Zone Swimming Carnival Congratulations to all students who represented Excelsior at the zone swimming carnival on March 5th. Special congratulations to the following students:
Una - 2nd - 9yrs 50m Freestyle
Oscar - 3rd - Junior boys Backstroke
-1st - Junior Individual Medley
Isabel - 3rd – Senior Breaststroke
Sarah - 3rd – 11yrs Butterfly
-3rd Senior Individual Medley
James -1st – 100m Freestyle
-1st – 11yrs Backstroke
-1st – 11yrs 50m Freestyle
-1st - 11yrs 50m Butterfly
-1st Senior Individual Medley
-2nd- 11yrs Breaststroke
-11YRS BOYS CHAMPION
NSW Primary Futsal Championships Last Tuesday, 22 students travelled to Stanhope Gardens Leisure Centre to compete in the annual NSW Primary Futsal Championships. 1 Junior Boys team, 1 Senior Boys team and 1 Senior Girls team participated in the tournament against schools such as Hills Grammar and Eastern Creek. There were many outstanding goals scored on the day by Excelsior, with a special mention going to Hayley for her exceptional goal keeping skills. Not one goal was scored past her all day! Excelsior finished 3rd overall in the Senior Boys, 2nd (silver medal) to the Junior Boys team, with the Senior Girls team finishing 1st (gold medal). Our Junior Boys team and Senior Girls team have now officially qualified for the State NSW Primary School Futsal Championships to be held in Hawkesbury in August. Forza Excelsior!
Around the Grades Focus on Year 4 Life is a Cycle by Year 4 Through detailed observations Year 3 and 4 have been investigating the lifecycles of plants and animals. We have undertaken a case study of silk worms and bean sprouts. We noticed that the silk worms grew rapidly as they consumed more and more mulberry leaves and the amount of waste they produced also increased. We observed that the silk worms had different markings and found out that there are different types of silk worm. After 2 weeks the silk worms started spinning their yellow cocoons. We still have one silk worm that has not started to spin.
Was it born later than the others? Is it a female which needs more nutrients before it can spin a
cocoon and come out to lay eggs?
We also planted bean seeds in sandwich bags and stuck them onto windows on different sides of the room to experiment with which conditions the beans grow best in. It did not take our seeds long to sprout and in only 2 weeks they were too tall for the bags. We could see the root structure through the soil in the bottom of the bag which was very interesting.
Year 4 have been really impressed by the cycles of nature. 4L enjoyed the silk worms so much that they created their own silk worm pets.
Sport PSSA sport has been cancelled for the remainder of Term 1.
Awards K -2 Merit Awards
KB Harrison M Gavin H Carus N Victoria O
KM Oliver J Aurora J Andrew F Melina S
KN Nevin D Sophie C Carlos E Thimas L
KW Rutu K Bodhi N Kane C Georgina D
1B Gabriel C Zara C Fiona Z Riley F
1D/G Archis D Nikita H Xander P Ethan U
1K Ruby L Aaron K Nathaniel E Arya S
1S Zoe P Jaden Y Millie H April S
2A Julia C Siyona A Gautam S Eric Z
2B Hunter Q Harrison L Saradha I Kate P
2L Sylvia X Charlie M Jontae K Carmel Z
2R Mishka J Anas B Ethan D Alice H
3-6 Merit Awards
3D Sakina M Marian A Felix L Aryash P
3J Brendan L Clara S Kingsley T Sarah Y
3S Helena C Maya W Matthew Y Aryon G
4B Alisha S Tarek T Clara K Olivia T
4H Nidhyana G Aditi K Banjo P Vishruth S
4L Charley L Sofia G Ashton A Emily M
5E Sarah H Ziyan T Spencer R Ali F
5G Hasnaa M Ethan S Jonah C Bella S
5/6A Reja Z Corey H Iris H Sarah E
6S Mohammad S Jared W Hayley M Olivia B
6W Gemma Y Ava S Isabelle D Riaan V
Emu Blue Community Cafe The Emu Blue Café is now open every Friday from 8.-45-10.00. Please come along for a cup of tea or coffee and a chance to chat with other parents and our school Chaplain, Cathy. Social Tennis for Adults As one of the first community participation projects, the Emu Blue Café is organising social tennis for adults.
When – Wednesday 25th March Time- 9.00-10.00am
Where – Excelsior Public School tennis courts Cost - $10
If you are interested in this event please bring your tennis racket (if you have one) and see Mark, our tennis coach. Payment should be made directly to Mark on the day. Depending on the success of this morning we are looking at organising regular social tennis lessons or friendly competition for parents and /or grandparents.
P & C News Hello Parents and Carers, Please note that the March meeting has been cancelled. Regards, Shannyn Geeve P &C President
UNIFORM SHOP
The uniform shop is closed until further notice. Please place order through manually. Information on school website. Orders will be filled during the week and sent to your child’s classroom for them to bring home. Regards, Excelsior Uniform Shop (this is a voluntary P&C service provided to parents and students)
SCHOOL BANKING
Due to the rapidly developing situation with coronavirus, School Banking has been temporarily paused from 20th March until start of Term 2. All deposits received this week have been processed. Please don’t bring weekly banking to school and we will notify you when School Banking will recommence.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
You will find a variety of great value and interesting books for your child to enjoy in the latest Book Club catalogue. If you wish to place an order, please visit scholastic.com.au/LOOP Our school only uses the online LOOP ordering system. Sorry, we do not accept cash or cheque orders. Orders close on Sun 22nd March Happy reading! Trudy [email protected]
CANTEEN
Canteen Roster Mon 23rd Tues 24th Teresa 12.30-1.40 Lisa 12.30-1.40 Wed 25th Thurs 26th Sonia 11-2 Akane 11-2 Fri 27th Mandi 9-2 Mon 30th Tues 31st Grace 12.30-1.40 Nala 12.30-1.40 Wed 1st Thurs 2nd Shirley 11-2 Hong Ping & Rong Gui 9-11 Sarah 12.30-1.40 Fri 3rd Nadine 9-2
